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Forced-out PwC partner threatens defamation action over tax leaks link

Max Mason
Max MasonSenior courts and crime reporter
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PwC Australia faces the prospect of a bruising defamation battle with partner Richard Gregg after a court ruled the consulting giant failed to follow proper process in an attempt to fire him.

NSW Supreme Court Justice David Hammerschlag on Friday found PwC had not properly detailed the allegations used to force Mr Gregg out and that he was not given a fair opportunity to deal with a complaint against him.

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